Fishing is Life

    Ever since my grandfather tied on the first 6 feet of line, on the end of a stick with a hook and worm to catch the local Rock Bass that hung out under the water pump beside the dock..... to my father casting frogs under the raft that used to attract smallmouth about 20 of the end of our dock on sunny days, fishing has kinda took over my life. To say the least :)
My Father would say "watch Ryan theres one biting" as the line would jerk, and dart along the surface as he would wait a few seconds with the bail open to let the Bass take the frog.The feeling I got as he'd set the hook, and I'd see the rod bend I still get today as I set the hook on my own fish.
I thought that my desire to fish all the time would slowly subside as I grew older.
Im 29 years old and enjoy it just the same as when I was 4 and picked up my first rod.....probobly more.

    When Im down, there is always a lake, or river to wash away  my worries and I feel refreshed afterwards.
With all the "ups" of fishing, the sport has also caused many "downs" in my life.
I've lost jobs, missed meetings, spent money I diden,t have, and have had some relationship problems just to name a few. Im sure there is many anglers that can relate:)
However the natural highs, and "positive life experiances fishing has provided me has outwayed the negative tenfold.
Not to mention some of the basic life skills it has taught me....patience, confidence, and a respect for the outdoors are just a few!

     Today I take it on as a challenge, and try to take my fishing skill to the next level everyday. I have focused my career in the fishing and outdoors field. I have a wonderful partner that accepts me for my love for fishing, even though it may get on her nerves sometimes. I live in probobly the best fishing area in Canada as far as multiple species of fish, and trophy waters.  I do what I love everyday!
Some may disagree...or even call me lazy,..but I say "Love what you do" and "Do what you love"
I have no clue what Id do if there was no fishing... "Fishing is Life"